Friday, May 04, 2012

Winthrop Parks Walkabout - May 8th 5:30pm - 7 pm

The Town of Winthrop welcomes the public to join in an upcoming Winthrop Parks and Recreation Public Workshop on Tuesday, May 8 from 5:30 -7:00pm. This will be a walking tour, presentation, and discussion starting at the Winthrop Town Trailhead/Ice Rink. From the rink, we will walk through town and end at the Winthrop Ball Field.

In this workshop, the public will have the opportunity to learn about Winthrop’s Parks and Recreation Plan and provide feedback on current projects. Town Planner, Rocklynn Culp will share the findings of the recent Town of Winthrop Recreation Survey and give an overview of current town recreational projects including: the Susie Stephens Trail and a town RiverWalk. Winthrop Ice and Sports Rink representatives will talk about refrigeration efforts at the Ice Rink. Community representatives will speak about enhancements to the Winthrop Ball Field and the bicycle pump track to be built behind the baseball field.

The walking workshop begins at 5:30pm at the Town Trailhead. From the Town Trailhead/Ice Rink the group will leave on the walking tour, stopping along the way at each location to discuss these exciting recreational opportunities for the Town of Winthrop. The public is invited. Light refreshments will be served.